Chefs for hire in Exeter
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Most popular skills
Cooking11%Kitchen Experience6%Communication Skills5%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED45%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%1-2 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
CraveSamuel JonesARTIGIANO ESPRESSO BARS LIMITEDTime at current job
Less than a year33%1-2 years33%More than 5 years33%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Chef: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Exeter: £34,185 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,133 – £43,070 yearly
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Chef de Partie
Heavitree
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateFood SafetySkills
CookingKitchen ExperienceBakingKnife SkillsOrganisational SkillsKitchen ManagementCommis Chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
Kitchen ExperienceFood SafetyFood PreparationCulinary ExperienceFood HandlingCookingHead chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationSalesSkills
CookingKitchen Team ManagementKitchen ManagementChef ExperienceOrganisational SkillsLeadershipChef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneButcheryCookingFood Hygiene CertificateCulinary ExperienceLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsContruction PaintingPainting and DecoratingPizza chef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceWeldingSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMetal FabricationCustomer ServiceFood PreparationDrivingChef
Exeter
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringBTECSkills
CookingManufacturingCADMathsElectrical ExperienceElectrical Systems
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What's the average time to fill a chef role?
The average time to fill a chef role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do chefs tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a chef include: cooking, kitchen experience and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for chefs?
Common licenses or certifications for chefs include: Food Hygiene Certificate, Driving Licence and Food Hygiene.
What are some job titles related to chefs?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to chefs include: chef de partie, commis chef and chef de partie / pizza chef.
What level of education is common for a chef?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a chef in Exeter, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a chef?
Most chefs have 14 years of professional experience.
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